Most days (except Tuesdays), you can park in the centre of Settle – in and around the Market Place – for free for two hours (although you must display a car parking disc, available from nearby shops). If you wish to stay longer, use one of the several pay and display car parks near the centre.

Information

Settle Market every Tuesday

Booths Supermarket

Booths is a fabulous supermarket on the edge of the town and offers a great range of top-quality food and drink.www.booths.co.uk

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Explore one of the world’s greatest rail journeys along the stunning 72-mile route from Settle to Carlisle. Running through some of the most attractive scenery in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian Fells, the Settle-Carlisle railway is world famous for its Victorian architecture, huge stone viaducts, long tunnels and remote wayside station buildings. It is not a preserved heritage railway – it is part of the UK rail network. The diesel sprinter trains carry well over a million passengers every year and provide a vital link to the remote communities they connect. It’s well worth a trip, even if you only go as far as Ribblehead, Dent or Garsdale. There’s a vast amount of information on their website.www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

Castleberg Rock

The tall limestone rock of Castleberg, just on the edge of town, has been recognised as a beauty spot for centuries. The Council manages the site, both as a haven for wildlife and a beautiful place to visit. Entrance is free.www.visitsettle.co.uk

Settle Swimming Pool

The town is proud to have its own community-run swimming pool measuring 20m x 7m, offering a range of sessions for all visitors.www.settleswimmingpool.co.uk

Settle Riverside Walk

Walk along the banks of the River Ribble on Settle’s Riverside Walk, suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and cyclists. Pass old cotton and snuff mills, and see the award-winning Settle Hydro.www.visitsettle.co.uk

Peaks and Pods: This project was partly funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The creation of the luxury camping pod site is aimed to attract visitors to the local area all year round, to create employment and to provide an opportunity for a traditional farm to diversify.